Chocolate Toffee Bread Pudding

• 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 1/4 vanilla bean
• 5 egg yolks
• 4 cups chocolate cake, pieces
• 1 cup toffee pieces

1. Bring cream, vanilla bean and 1/4 cup sugar to a low boil. Remove vanilla bean.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and remaining sugar. Whisk a little of the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture. Whisking constantly, pour the egg mixture into the hot cream mixture.
3. Place the chocolate chips in a large bowl.
4. Pour the custard over the chocolate chips; stir until chocolate has melted.
5. Layer the cake pieces, chocolate custard, toffee pieces in a greased 8-inch square cake pan. Repeat the layers as needed.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F until the center is firm, about 20 minutes.

semisweet chocolate chips, cream, granulated sugar, vanilla bean, egg yolks, chocolate cake, toffee

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-toffee-bread-pudding-379806 (may not work)